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Team News Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will have virtually a fully-fit squad to choose from for Sunday's Merseyside derby at Anfield.

The long-standing shoulder problem which prompted captain Steven Gerrard's substitution last weekend is not expected to prevent his participation after treatment in the week.

Forward Fabio Borini is edging closer to match fitness after his appearance from the bench at Newcastle following a lengthy lay-off, and is likely to be among the substitutes again.

Everton, meanwhile, could have Darron Gibson back available for this weekend's Premier League clash with Liverpool, but captain Phil Neville has been ruled out.

Manager David Moyes said midfielder Gibson, who missed last Saturday's 1-0 win over Fulham through an injury picked up a week earlier against Sunderland, has a chance of featuring in Sunday's contest at Anfield.

There was bad news regarding Neville, though, with Moyes revealing that a knee problem will keep the defender - also not involved in the Fulham game - out of what will be the last Merseyside derby before his career as an Everton player finishes this summer.

Match Notes Derby day on Merseyside used to be about winning the title. This weekend is about the joy of sixth.

Everton have led their neighbours all season but must avoid defeat to prevent being caught in the final furlong.

A win would also retain European hopes.

Liverpool cannot finish above seventh if they lose, and that would be a severe dent to pride as much as those much heralded ‘bragging rights’.

Betting: Home 21-20, Away 5-2, Draw 5-2.

Stat of the game: Merseyside derby games have produced 20 red cards in the Premier League, more than any other meeting.